No tea standing out sufficiently from the others in the group of clear favorites to deserve the title.

Today started with the O-Cha Aoi sencha, then on to a short session with some Huang Jin Gui from Norbu. I filled a thermos with a rather pricey but middling Taiwanese oolong from Wing Hop Fung, one that is now officially to be the subject of my first attempt to roast a tea myself. Then some more Huang Jin Gui, more of the Xue Dian Mei Lan from Norbu that was so forgiving and delightful yesterday morning--but which tonight reminded me that it has power enough without packing the gaiwan.

Time certainly flies and I must be moving at a snails pace when it comes to tea consumption. Must confess, there have been a couple of days the past week where I didn't feel like drinking tea.Anyway, of the teas I've had this year, I've become fond of milan dancong and saemidori sencha. I've enjoyed Kiri no Mori matcha, but I want to try out some more variety before I make any judgement calls.

I have had some good teas so far this year but none of them scream out that they should be Top Dog for the first half. Certain Highfire TGY's stand out, and some of the gyokuro's I had were quite amazing.

But I am hopeful for this next tea order, as it will have some quite special Korean teas.

Chip wrote:There have been a lot of really good teas so far this year. Aoi sencha and Yutaka Midori LE, both from the O-C were at the head of the class...and around 3 outstanding gyokuro that makes the list.

Well, this is my third and final attempt to post in TeaDay. This computer at work obviously leaves a lot to be desired!

Well, guess I am allowed to quote Chip since I drink tea with him everyday. Oops, I stand corrected, I drink SENCHA with him everyday.

And this morning was no exception as we started our TeaDay with a delightful brewing of Organic Kagoshima Asamushi. Lil' Bit, who has decided to take up residence on our TeaTable agreed that Chip did an OK brewing session.

As for the poll question, my all time fave tea, YM from O-C is safe at #1!Although I must admit that gyokuro runs a very close 2nd and as Chip stated, we had 3 very good contenders!

Hope everyone has a TEArific weekend... yeah, the Tour de France begins!